For our Governance and Economic Development Department we are looking for a National short-term Expert in Landscape Architecture (m/f/d) for a Project in Strengthening Decentralisation in Medium Sized Municipalities in Zambia (Tender Process), in the Southern-Province.

Expertise Required:

•  Landscape architecture / public realm design for urban public infrastructure (public spaces, markets, bus stations, streetscapes)
• Climate-resilient and nature-based solutions (stormwater management, infiltration, shading, heat reduction)
• Gender-responsive and inclusive design (safety, accessibility, universal design principles)
• Strong coordination with civil works interfaces (drainage, paved surfaces, lighting, erosion control)
• Experience in construction supervision and quality assurance for landscape works

Relevant Areas of Expertise:

• Concept and detailed design for public spaces and green areas in medium-sized municipalities
• Integration of drainage/stormwater solutions into landscape/public realm layouts (incl. erosion control)
• Design of safe and user-friendly outdoor areas (pedestrian flows, lighting concept inputs, visibility/wayfinding)
• Selection of site-appropriate, low-maintenance planting and materials; basic irrigation considerations where needed
• O&M (Operations & Maintenance) inputs: maintenance plans, roles/responsibilities, cost assumptions, training needs

Expected Responsibilities:

•  Prepare and/or review landscape/public realm designs (concept to detail; drawings/layouts; technical specifications)
• Coordinate with civil/structural engineers, architects, and municipal councils on design interfaces (levels, drainage, surfacing, lighting)
• Contribute to tender documents (technical specs, scope descriptions, BoQ inputs for landscape items)
• Support construction supervision for landscape components: site inspections, quality checks, snag lists, acceptance support, defects liability follow-up
• Support stakeholder consultations (incl. women and vulnerable groups) and document design decisions accordingly
• Provide inputs to implementation reporting (short progress notes, photo documentation, compliance notes as required)

Project period:
54 months, start date to be confirmed.